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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.60, 1,359.78 and 592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.60, 1,359.78 and 592.48 is: 817.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.60 : 1,359.78 = 592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.60/1,359.78 = 592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.60x = 1,359.78 × 592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.60x = 805,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,642.45/985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.41

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